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Lula visits former Argentinian president under house arrest in snub to Milei

Brazilian president meets Cristina Fernández de Kirchner at her flat in Buenos Aires after regional summit

The Guardian - US · Jul 3, 2025

South American Bloc Looks To Asia, Europe In Face Of Trump Trade War

South America's Mercosur bloc sought Thursday to expand its markets in the face of US President Donald Trump's global trade war, with Brazil calling for closer ties with dynamic Asian economies.

International Business Times · Jul 3, 2025

Fate Of Major Trade Deal With EU Hangs Over Mercosur Summit

The fate of a landmark trade deal with the European Union, which France is trying to block, looms large over a summit this week of South America's Mercosur bloc.

International Business Times · Jul 2, 2025

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Papal exit offers rare diplomatic chance for global peace

With global tensions running high and world leaders gather en masse to pay their respects, Pope Francis’ funeral is shaping up to be one of the most significant international summits of the year.

Euronews · Apr 23, 2025

France’s united front against Mercosur deal starts to show cracks

Amid mounting pressure from the trade tensions sparked by the United States, some in France are beginning to see merit in the EU-Mercosur agreement, viewing it as a strategic response to growing economic uncertainty.

Euronews · Apr 15, 2025

Brazil to prioritize negotiation after US trade tariffs, official says

Brazil’s strategy to address extra tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump is to combine negotiations with the U.S. while it expands trade agreements with other countries, a top foreign trade official said Thursday

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025

Trump’s tariffs: how might Europe respond to unleashing of trade war?

Bloc’s options include retaliating with tariffs on US goods and services and forming closer ties with other countries

The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2025

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Lula Urges Mercosur-Japan Deal To Counter Trump Protectionism

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called Wednesday for a trade deal between South America's Mercosur bloc and Japan to counter growing US protectionism.

International Business Times · Mar 26, 2025

Macron promises France will stand firm against EU-Mercosur trade deal

French President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated his intention to block the EU-Mercosur trade agreement, arguing that it threatens French agriculture, undermines environmental standards, and creates unfair competition for European farmers.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 22, 2025

Argentina's Milei Says Would Leave Mercosur For US Trade Deal

Argentina's President Javier Milei said Thursday he would be willing to leave the South American Mercosur bloc if necessary to secure a coveted trade agreement with the United States.

International Business Times · Jan 22, 2025

Macron, Tusk discuss Ukraine's future amid proposals of EU troop deployment

French Emmanuel Macron's visit to Poland has put European support for Ukraine in the spotlight as potential troop deployments are tabled as efforts to secure a lasting ceasefire with Russia are ongoing. This follows a meeting with US president-elect Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on…

Radio France Internationale · Dec 12, 2024

The Guardian view on the EU-Mercosur trade deal: another farmer flashpoint approaches

Editorial: Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission president, has taken a political risk in signing off an agreement with Latin American countries

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024

EU farmers plan protests as Von der Leyen approves Mercosur trade deal

Deal objected to by France will, if ratified, cut tariffs on trade with Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay

The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2024

EU and Mercosur trade bloc finalise free trade deal opposed by France

The European Union and South America's Mercosur trade bloc said Friday they had finalised a free trade agreement that has been decades in the making. But the deal faces a tortuous battle for approval in Europe given opposition from France and other member states.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 6, 2024

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Radio France Internationale · Dec 6, 2024

Mercosur deal in sight as EU chief von der Leyen pushes past French objections

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in Uruguay for the final stages in years-long negotiations to clinch a controversial trade deal between the EU and the South American Mercosur trade bloc that would create a transatlantic market of some 700 million people.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024

EU chief in Uruguay for final talks on a huge trade deal with the South American Mercosur bloc

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has arrived in Uruguay for the final stages in years-long negotiations to clinch a trade deal between the 27-nation EU and the South American Mercosur trade bloc that would create a trans-Atlantic market of some 700 million people

Radio France Internationale · Nov 29, 2024

French farmers gear up for protests in push for talks with PM Barnier

French farmers are planning two days of protest across the country in December to highlight their drop in income due to high inflation – the final phase of a wave of demonstrations that have previously addressed the proposed EU deal with South American trade bloc Mercosur, and issues with red…

Radio France Internationale · Nov 28, 2024

French lawmakers reject Mercosur free trade deal as farmers continue protests

France’s Senate has voted to reject the Mercosur free trade agreement between the European Union and South American countries, following a similar vote in the National Assembly, as farmers continue to protest against a deal they say would bring unfair competition.

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The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024

Carrefour apologizes to Brazil for CEO's remarks, and beef is headed back to its stores

Brazilian beef is headed back to the shelves of Carrefour-owned grocery stores after a brief boycott sparked by remarks from the French company’s chief executive about nations in the South America trade bloc Mercosur

International Business Times · Nov 26, 2024

Carrefour Attempts Damage Control Against Brazil 'Boycott'

French supermarket group Carrefour attempted Tuesday to end a supplier "boycott" of its stores in Brazil by apologizing for refusing to sell Mercosur-origin meat in its outlets in France.

EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces Opposition From European Farmers

Learn about the ongoing negotiations between the EU and Mercosur for a major trade agreement, facing opposition and support from various stakeholders.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 26, 2024

Brazil blocks local meat deliveries to French Carrefour chain over trade row

Brazil's agriculture minister on Monday threw his support behind national meat suppliers who have boycotted deliveries to local French-owned supermarket chain Carrefour, in a growing row related to Mercosur trade negotiations.

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024

Carrefour's cold shoulder for South American beef sparks a backlash from Brazil

Supermarket giant Carrefour’s support for French farmers’ protests against a trade agreement between the European Union and the South American bloc Mercosur has sparked a strong reaction in Brazil

International Business Times · Nov 25, 2024

Brazil Minister Says Supports Meat Supplier 'Boycott' Of Carrefour

Brazil's agriculture minister on Monday threw his support behind national meat suppliers that have halted deliveries to Carrefour supermarkets in a growing row related to Mercosur trade negotiations.

International Business Times · Nov 20, 2024

Macron Praises EU-Chile Trade Agreement On Latin America Tour

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday hailed a recently upgraded EU-Chile free trade agreement as he met counterpart Gabriel Boric in Santiago on the last leg of a Latin America tour.

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